staircase

UK
/ˈsteə.keɪs/
US
/ˈstɛr.keɪs/

Translations

staircasenoun
staircases
pl
UK
/ˈsteə.keɪs/
US
/ˈstɛr.keɪs/
The old wooden staircase creaked with every step.
Старая деревянная лестница скрипела при каждом шаге.
лестничная клетка
The fire escape was located at the end of the staircase.
Пожарная лестница находилась в конце лестничной клетки.
staircaseverb
staircased
Past Simple
staircased
Past Participle
staircasing
Gerund
Rare; chiefly technical or in UK shared-ownership housing contexts.
staircaseadjective
UK
/ˈsteəkeɪs/
US
/ˈsterkeɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., staircase window, staircase wall).

Definitions

staircasenoun
A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building.
The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with a red carpet and golden railings.
A flight of stairs with its supporting framework, banisters, etc.
The old wooden staircase creaked with every step as she ascended to the attic.
staircaseverb
To arrange, rise, or make something rise in a series of steps or tiers.
The auditorium seats were staircased to give every spectator a clear view.
In shared-ownership housing, to increase one’s equity share in a property incrementally.
They plan to staircase to full ownership over the next five years.
staircaseadjective
Relating to, situated on, or designed for a staircase.
The staircase landing was carpeted in red.